Apatite: meaning, virtues and properties

Apatite has been known for generations to promote weight loss. Long unknown, it is now essential in lithotherapy. Discover all its other virtues and its incredible history in this article.

Characteristics of Apatite

Mineral species	hexagonal crystal system
Composition	Ca5(PO4)3(F,CL,OH)
Hardness	5
Density	3.16 and 3.22
Colors	Blue but its color may vary (Pink, Yellow or Green)
Chakras	Throat, Frontal

Virtues and benefits of Apatite

• Promotes weight loss
• Help with lowering tension
• Brings calm and relief
• Improves sleep cycles
• Help with bone care
• Absorbs negative energies

Where does the name Apatite come from?

The name Apatite comes from the Greek “apatos” which means “to deceive”. It takes its name from this word because it was often confused with other stones, such as turquoise or topaz because of its blue color.

The Greek goddess Apate was also the goddess of deception, she is one of the evils that escaped from Pandora's box.

History & origin of Apatite

Apatite is known to be one of the curses out of Pandora's box, it is associated with the goddess Apate. We have not found ancient traces of Apatite in ancient texts. The stone has long been confused with many others, which is why few texts talk about it. Recent classifications now make it possible to better identify stones.

It was in 1767 that the naturalist Pedro Francisco Davila described Apatite as a “phosphoric” stone and opened the way to finding its different characteristics.

Physical properties

Apatite is very well known in lithotherapy to promote weight loss. It is an essential mineral for all people who want to stay focused on their diet and not overdo it. It acts as a constant reminder not to break down.

Apatite has many physical properties, it is an asset in lithotherapy. It promotes the growth and solidification of the bones of the human body. Perfect to use after an operation, or during bone healing, it allows bones to regain all their vigor.

Apatite is also a powerful ally for finding restful and restorative sleep.

Psychic Properties

Apatite has many psychic properties. It helps encourage personal expression, it is a stone that helps the shy to speak and brings more confidence when speaking. She can provide support to speakers during speeches or presentations.

Apatite brings calm and relaxation to tense people. It has virtues of well-being and contributes to the personal development of people who wear it on a daily basis. Apatite is ideal for supporting those who are very anxious and people lacking confidence.

Apatite is also known for its purifying properties. It would absorb negative waves and help clean up an environment, whether it is a bedroom or a work environment.

What is the power of Apatite?

Known to be the most effective stone for losing weight, apatite allows you to focus on your well-being and prevents you from thinking about snacking. Serving as a constant reminder on your wrist, this Apatite bracelet will keep you focused on your weight loss goal.

It improves sleep cycles, which promotes weight loss and overall health.
In addition to being known for its draining power, this elegant blue stone will allow you to regulate your appetite and your small snacks.

It is also a stone widely used to help with communication, it promotes verbalization and the expression of emotions. Linked to the heart chakra and the solar plexus chakra, it promotes self-expression.
It is a powerful symbol of personal expression, well-being and positive energy.

Purifying Apatite remains an essential step if you want it to remain effective in the long term.

How to clean and recharge Apatite?

To do this, we advise you to let your jewelry or Apatite stones rest in a container of salt water for about an hour. You can also carry out an energetic cleansing using the smoke of incense or white sage.

To recharge your apatite, you can expose it to sunlight for a few hours, preferably around noon, the time when the sun's rays are most powerful. You can also use Amethyst geodes or a quartz cluster if you have them available.